Tag: Nigeria
Gov Diri Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – May 28, 2026 Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha celebration, also known as Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri described the festival…
Ogun I Customs Foils Suspected Impersonation Scheme at Idiroko Border
Idiroko, Ogun State – May 27, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has foiled a suspected impersonation scheme after intercepting military uniforms and a large consignment of cannabis valued at N259.68 million along the Idiroko border corridor.The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Oladapo Afeni, announced the seizure…
UCHE NNAJI, EX-MINISTER WHO RESIGNED OVER ‘CERTIFICATE FORGERY’, WINS ENUGU PDP GUBER TICKET
ENUGU, NIGERIA — MAY 27, 2026 Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general election. Nnaji secured victory in the party’s gubernatorial primary after polling 7,424 votes to defeat his closest rival, Samson Nnamani,…
FG CALLS FIRST WITNESS IN CASE AGAINST INFLUENCER ACCUSED OF INCITING SOLDIERS
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 The Federal Government has commenced the prosecution of social media influencer, Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as “Justice Crack”, by calling its first witness in the ongoing trial over allegations of inciting members of the armed forces against constituted authority.Mark was initially arraigned on May 4 by the Department of…
NAF STRIKES ELIMINATE SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN TWO LGAs, DISRUPT ATTACK PLANS IN NIGER STATE
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 has carried out a series of precision air strikes that eliminated several terrorists across Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas of Niger State, disrupting planned attacks and weakening the operational capacity of the criminal elements.This was disclosed in a statement…
NIGERIA, TÜRKİYE SIGN MOU TO DEEPEN COOPERATION IN SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT
ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE – MAY 25, 2026 Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a move expected to deepen economic collaboration between both countries.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit held in Istanbul,…
Lagos To Launch State-Issued Driver’s Licence
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch a state-issued driver’s licence in partnership with the Federal Government as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic management across the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed that Governor Babajide…
Force Commander MNJTF Visits OPHK, Seeks Stronger Collaboration Against Terrorism
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,May 12, 2026 The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force, Saidu Audu, has visited the Headquarters of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to strengthen collaborative counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. During the operational visit, Major General Audu received a comprehensive briefing on the activities…
Lagos Island East LCDA Intensifies Monitoring Of Environmental Sanitation Exercise
Lagos, Nigeria,May 12, 2026 The Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area has intensified monitoring and enforcement operations aimed at tackling environmental infractions and public nuisances within the council area. The administration stated that the exercise forms part of efforts to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of…
President Tinubu calls for reform of global financial architecture at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture to support Africa’s economic growth and development. The President made the call while speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. President Tinubu stressed the need for fairer financial systems, improved access to development…